Crocin, an active ingredient derived from saffron, is one of the herbal components that has
recently been considered by researchers. Crocin has been shown to have many anti …

Crocin is a hydrophilic carotenoid that is synthesized in the flowers of the Crocus genus.
Numerous in vitro and in vivo research projects have been published about the biological …

Angiogenesis and metastasis play pivotal roles in the progression of cancer. We recently
discovered that crocin, a dietary carotenoid derived from the Himalayan crocus, inhibited the …

This study investigated the therapeutic effects of the phytochemical crocin alone or in
combination with sorafenib both in rats chemically induced with hepatocellular carcinoma …

Melanoma is the most lethal skin cancer characterized by its high metastatic potential. It is
urgent to find novel therapy strategies to overcome this feature. Metformin has been …

For a century, since the pioneering work of Otto Warburg, the interwoven relationship
between metabolism and cancer has been appreciated. More recently, with obesity rates …

Carotenoids, known for their antioxidant properties, have garnered significant attention for
their potential antitumour activities. This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the diverse …

Background Metabolic disorders are associated with increased incidence, aggressive
phenotype and poor outcome of breast cancer (BC) patients. For instance, hyperinsulinemia …

Saffron is located in the upper part of the crocus stigma of iridaceae, which has a long
history of medicinal use. Crocin (molecular formula C 44 H 64 O 24) is a natural floral …

Due to the strong association between diabetes and cancer incidents, several anti-diabetic
drugs, including metformin, have been examined for their anticancer activity. Metformin is a …